Algeria's national women's football team was eliminated from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a semifinal defeat to Malawi. The match took place in Morocco, which is hosting the tournament. The final score was not available in verified sources at the time of writing.
The defeat ends Algeria's hopes of reaching the final and securing a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, for which the top three teams of the WAFCON qualify. Malawi, on the other hand, advanced to the final, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal between South Africa and Nigeria.
Algeria had a strong run in the group stage, finishing top of their group with wins over Senegal and Burkina Faso, and a draw against Tunisia. They then defeated Botswana in the quarterfinals to set up the semifinal clash with Malawi.
The 2026 WAFCON is being held in Morocco from July 5 to August 1, 2026. This is the first time the tournament has featured 12 teams, expanded from the previous 8-team format.
